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Mathematical and numeracy skills are an essential part of learning as they provide all pupils with ways to explore, investigate and understand the world around them. Maths supports the development of problem solving and decision-making skills which are integrated through the whole curriculum. Mathematics includes counting, sorting, matching, seeking patterns, making connections, recognising relationships and working with numbers, shapes, space and measures. Maths and numeracy form an integral part of our everyday curriculum at Knowsley Central School.  We always aim to provide opportunities that allow our pupils to practice and embed their skills in a variety of practical and functional context and situations .At Knowsley Central School, early mathematics is developed through stories, songs, games, sensory and imaginative play so that children enjoy using and experimenting with numbers and other mathematical concepts.    Some children struggle with certain aspects of mathematical language and concepts, we use a universal approach when teaching specific maths related language through visual supports and modified verbal methods when asking questions, giving directions, presenting concepts, and offering explanations.  We also use a multi-sensory approach to support and engage all types of learners. At the earliest level there is an emphasis on the experience and emerging awareness of touch, communication, vision, movement and sensory exploration.  As skills develop there is a focus on developing pupil’s skills in the number system, calculations, measures, shape and space whilst seeking to use and apply them in a wide range of contexts. Children further develop their skills in number, shape, space, measures and handling data with added emphasis on the number system, place value, addition and subtraction (both written and mental methods), multiplication and division (including times tables and written methods), fractions, algebra and using and applying skills. Children are encouraged to be independent in solving problems and are also encouraged to use their mathematical knowledge in real life situations to help improve their independent and life skills.